not sure what trim i have...

magicaljake · Post by **magicaljake** » 30 Jun 2006, 23:48

hey everyone..im new to this site...

well anyway

i recently got a 1997 850...

and im not sure if i have the GLT or the base....

there is no badging on the back of my car..

but i also have everything that the GLT comes with...moonroof, power leather seats, rear spoiler, fog lights, etc...

this is my first car..so i can't really tell the difference in the power..

here is the only picture of it i had on my computer right now.....

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y160/p ... P_1095.jpg

feel free to ask me questoins..ill answer then as best as i can

White850Turbo · Post by **White850Turbo** » 01 Jul 2006, 06:54

What are the first 11 digits of the VIN?

magicaljake · Post by **magicaljake** » 01 Jul 2006, 09:49

YV1LS5540V2
there it is!

woops..i posted it as a new topic earlyer...

Post by **robert213** » 01 Jul 2006, 11:11

http://vin.stronghold.com/VINResult.asp ... V1LS5540V2

1997 Volvo 850 4-Door Sedan
Drivetrain: Front Wheel Drive
Transmission: 4-Speed Automatic Overdrive
Engine: L5 2.4L 2435cc MPFI GAS VIN 5

10th "V" indicates 1997
6th-7th "55" indicates 2.4L non-turbo

1997 850 GLT would have "56" in VIN. You have base model.

magicaljake · Post by **magicaljake** » 01 Jul 2006, 21:18

ok...thank you.......it was bugging the hell out of me..im sure you understand

Post by **JRL** » 02 Jul 2006, 09:14

Basically a loaded car with no turbo.
If you open the hood, a turbo has a large tube going across the top of the engine, you don't